George Kittle and Nick Bosa clear injury status for 49ers season opener

The San Francisco 49ers confirmed that George Kittle and Nick Bosa carry no injury designations for their Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne. While both players are active for the Week 1 matchup, head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated the team intends to manage their playing time carefully following previous injuries. Reports suggest that Kittle, who is returning from an Achilles tear sustained in January, will operate on a pitch count. The 49ers ruled out Alfred Collins for the season due to a patellar tendon injury, while rookie James Thompson Jr. remains questionable with a hamstring issue. The Rams previously confirmed Aaron Donald will miss the game and did not travel to Australia with the team. Jaylen Watson, the only limited participant for Los Angeles during Wednesday’s practice, is expected to be available for the opening kickoff.

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